Boasting more than a dozen pavilions and stages, this family-friendly festival promises to be another best-seller event. Meet local, national and internationally celebrated authors; enjoy music and stage performances; stimulating panel discussions on a variety of topics; story-telling and poetry slams; as well as activities and entertainment for the younger crowd, including 12 PBS Kids characters . Attendees also will enjoy the popular Bank of Hawaii Book Swap, book-seller booths and a multi-ethnic food court. Free admission, free parking nearby.